The most important thing we can share when it comes to home staging an Auckland villa is presentation matters. That first impression created when a potential buyer views the property online or through an open home remains with them. To help you turn the tables positively, we’ve put together a collection of our best tips for home staging and Auckland villa.

6 Tips for Home Staging an Auckland Villa

Villa owners, like other property owners, often assume that buyers can look past the interior decoration and furniture of a home to focus on the property themselves. However, this just isn’t the case. If you or a tenant have been living in your villa, it will be filled with personal belongings which reflect the habitants. While you enjoy your oversized red leather sofa, it may result in a buyer feeling the lounge is too small, and consequently not making an offer.

Therefore, when home staging an Auckland villa, we transform the property into one which not only appeals to a wider range of buyers, but which contains furniture and accessories which are appropriate in size and looks for the space. Here are six of our top villa staging tips:

Pack up the clutter – you don’t need to go full on minimalist, but removing excess books, ornaments, rugs, and furniture makes a villa appear larger and welcoming.
Go neutral – a neutral palette is a great base to which buyers can build upon. It’s a great idea to consult with an interior designer on colours before you start painting!
Add greenery – there’s a reason why our home styling furniture packages contain greenery; they improve the ambience and usability of a range of spaces! Take a read of our article on decorating with houseplants to gather some suggestions for your villa staging.
Check your lighting – do you need to add additional lighting to dark rooms or corners? What about feature lighting in the kitchen? Also consider the types of window dressings you are using, as these can be blocking valuable natural light.
Remember the outdoors – buyers are likely to approach your villa from the front. Are the gardens tidy? Is the letterbox clearly numbered? Is the front porch welcoming?
Present the possibilities – if you’ve got a great indoor outdoor flow, highlight this to buyers by staging the area as an entertainment space. A firepit next to a table of marshmallows on sticks, a sun umbrella next to a set of outdoor chairs and a BBQ can all help the buyer visualise what they could do should they purchase your property.

We would love to assist with the staging of your Auckland villa. We offer an affordable and bespoke home staging service for all our clients; contact us today to arrange a complimentary onsite visit from one of our home stagers.

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“I regularly use Gaby and her team to stage properties coming to the market for sale. She always goes the extra mile to maximize the space to provide a fresh modern feel. I would highly recommend Gaby and the team at Finer Homes”

— Shelly